Dave and Sarah decide to visit an American restaurant.
Waiter: Good afternoon. Table for two?
Dave: Yes, please.
Waiter: Smoking or non-smoking?
Sarah: Non-smoking.
Waiter: Right this way.
They walk to a table. Dave and Sarah sit down and the waiter gives them menus.
Waiter: I’ll be back in a few minutes to take your order.
After 7 minutes, the waiter returns.
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Dave: I think so, but can I ask? What is Beef Stroganoff?
Waiter: It’s beef cut into small pieces and served in a sour cream and white wine sauce.
Dave: Ok, that sounds good. I’ll have that.
Waiter: Excellent. And that comes with your choice of French fries, fried mushrooms, or rice.
Dave: I’ll have rice.
Waiter: Anything to start?
Dave: I’ll have the French Onion soup.
Waiter. OK. And what can I get you?
Sarah: Is the Spaghetti and Meatballs very large?
Waiter: Yes, it’s a big portion.
Sarah: Oh, I’m not very hungry.
Waiter: Then can I recommend the Chicken with Mushrooms? That comes with noodles, but it’s not
too big.
Sarah: Ok. I’ll take Chicken and Mushrooms. And a salad to start.
Waiter: Very good. And what can I get you to drink?
Dave: A Coke, please.
Sarah: I’ll have orange juice.
Waiter: Oh, I’m afraid we’re out of orange juice. But we have pear, apple, grape, and kiwi-banana.
Sarah: Kiwi-Banana? That sounds interesting. I’ll try that.
Waiter: Excellent. I’ll be back with your drinks in a minute.
Think about these questions:
1. What does the waiter ask before seating Dave and Sarah?
2. How do Dave and Sarah say what they want to eat?
3. What do Dave and Sarah order for starters? For their main meal? To drink?
4. How does the waiter suggest a meal for Sarah?
5. What problems do the diners have?
6. Is the conversation formal or informal?
UNIT 9 - AT THE RESTAURANT
Sample Dialogue
Dave and Sarah decide to visit an American restaurant.Waiter: Good afternoon. Table for two?
Dave: Yes, please.
Waiter: Smoking or non-smoking?
Sarah: Non-smoking.
Waiter: Right this way.
They walk to a table. Dave and Sarah sit down and the waiter gives them menus.
Waiter: I’ll be back in a few minutes to take your order.
After 7 minutes, the waiter returns.
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Dave: I think so, but can I ask? What is Beef Stroganoff?
Waiter: It’s beef cut into small pieces and served in a sour cream and white wine sauce.
Dave: Ok, that sounds good. I’ll have that.
Waiter: Excellent. And that comes with your choice of French fries, fried mushrooms, or rice.
Dave: I’ll have rice.
Waiter: Anything to start?
Dave: I’ll have the French Onion soup.
Waiter. OK. And what can I get you?
Sarah: Is the Spaghetti and Meatballs very large?
Waiter: Yes, it’s a big portion.
Sarah: Oh, I’m not very hungry.
Waiter: Then can I recommend the Chicken with Mushrooms? That comes with noodles, but it’s not
too big.
Sarah: Ok. I’ll take Chicken and Mushrooms. And a salad to start.
Waiter: Very good. And what can I get you to drink?
Dave: A Coke, please.
Sarah: I’ll have orange juice.
Waiter: Oh, I’m afraid we’re out of orange juice. But we have pear, apple, grape, and kiwi-banana.
Sarah: Kiwi-Banana? That sounds interesting. I’ll try that.
Waiter: Excellent. I’ll be back with your drinks in a minute.
Think about these questions:
1. What does the waiter ask before seating Dave and Sarah?
2. How do Dave and Sarah say what they want to eat?
3. What do Dave and Sarah order for starters? For their main meal? To drink?
4. How does the waiter suggest a meal for Sarah?
5. What problems do the diners have?
6. Is the conversation formal or informal?
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